IDF launches major op in Hebron after soldiers killed in shooting attack
The Israel Defense Forces launched a major counterterrorism operation and cordoned off Hebron in the West Bank following a shooting attack that killed two soldiers and wounded at least five Israelis. Palestinian gunmen opened fire on Israelis at Judea Junction before being killed in a prolonged shootout. In response to the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown and security forces stepped up operations across the territory. The military initiated focused sweeps, movement controls, and plans to evacuate homes and destroy infrastructure in the neighborhood where the gunmen lived.
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- ✓ Palestinian gunmen wounded at least five Israelis in a shooting attack at Judea Junction near Hebron before being killed.
- ✓ Two soldiers were killed in the shooting attack.
- ✓ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown and closures across the West Bank city following the attack.
- ✓ The army announced plans to evacuate homes and destroy terror infrastructure in the Hebron neighborhood where the gunmen lived.
What changed
The military initiated a large-scale sweep in Hebron, evacuating homes and destroying terror infrastructure following the fatal shooting of two soldiers.
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IDF Launches Major Operation in Hebron After Shooting Attack
The Israel Defense Forces launched a major counterterrorism operation and cordoned off Hebron in the West Bank following a shooting attack that killed two soldiers and wounded at least five Israelis. Palestinian gunmen opened fire on Israelis at Judea Junction before being killed in a prolonged shootout. In response to the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown and security forces stepped up operations across the territory. The military initiated focused sweeps, movement controls, and plans to evacuate homes and destroy infrastructure in the neighborhood where the gunmen lived.
Why it matters
The military operation unfolds in the occupied West Bank amid heightened regional tensions and just ahead of Israeli elections. Security forces remain on high alert following a series of recent terror attacks and threats in the area. The incident has triggered widespread closures and displacement of families as authorities reinforce troops and pursue further security measures.
What is confirmed
- Palestinian gunmen wounded at least five Israelis in a shooting attack at Judea Junction near Hebron before being killed.
- Two soldiers were killed in the shooting attack.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown and closures across the West Bank city following the attack.
- The army announced plans to evacuate homes and destroy terror infrastructure in the Hebron neighborhood where the gunmen lived.
- IDF Chief Eyal Zamir stated at the scene that the slain soldiers prevented a more serious attack.
Still unconfirmed
- Hundreds of families have been displaced in Hebron amid ongoing Israeli raids.
What to watch next
- Further military sweeps and home evacuations in Hebron
- Security force deployments and lockdown measures ahead of Tuesday's elections
- Official updates on the pursuit of additional suspects linked to the Judea Junction attack
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